Sonoda Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
TAISHIN (6) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. SAN MIGUEL (12) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 4 lengths over today's journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and a placing. Leading player. A SHIN VIENTO (4) is returning from a spell of seven months. Finished fifth at Monbetsu over 1100m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Kazuya Sakamoto. Comes here with definite top-three claims. ONIGIRI (9) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last time over 1400m at this track. Rates one of the chances.

Jockey: Hisashi Itano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Graphos with 55kg at $122.20. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Yota Wood Tail carrying 55kg at $106.70. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $122.20 |
| 9/10 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 8-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $106.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $231.10 |
| 9/12 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $268.50 |
| 9/11 | 17/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 17.5L | $177.50 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hisashi Itano | 55kg | 2:04.70 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 52.8L | $502.30 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last of 9 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 18 len behind Pajaro Azul carrying 55kg at $6.70. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-7-9 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Kouichi Takahata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Taishin with 55kg at $109.10. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Best Maria carrying 55kg at $35.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $109.10 |
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $35.40 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 45.8L | $132.80 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 54.2L | $35.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 12-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $89.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Koichi Takahata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 8-6-8 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $89.90 |

Jockey: Taizou Yamamotoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Monbetsu October 30 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Lala Jacaranda with 56kg at $22.20. On debut fifth of 12 at Monbetsu May 22 2025 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind A Shin Iwahashiru with 55kg at $151.70. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $22.20 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 7-10-12 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $67.30 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $10.40 |
| 7/12 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $50,890.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $24.10 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $20.80 |
| 4/12 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,720.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind San Miguel carrying 56kg at $12.40. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shiawaseno Kutsu carrying 56kg at $16.70. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 15/05/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 6-8-3 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $12.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $16.70 |
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $78.70 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 120 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-12-11 | 11 |
| 22.3L | $162.30 |
| 12/12 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 11-11-12 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $265.40 |
| 10/11 | 30/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $23,318.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuma Okaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 10-9-10 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $38.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Archaic with 56kg at $1.70. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on May 6 over 1400m, nose behind Best Maria with 56kg at $17.90. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 06/05/2026 | 29 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $69.80 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $22.70 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 3-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at this track on May 29 over 1400m, 15 len behind Graphos with 55kg at $259.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 17 len behind San Miguel carrying 55kg at $162.90. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $259.50 |
| 11/11 | 15/05/2026 | 17 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $162.90 |
| 8/9 | 28/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $176.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $269.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $257.40 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $9,733.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 10-9-8 | 4 |
| 21.3L | $376.30 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $62.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 820m, 15 len behind Fuku Hualien carrying 55kg at $160.80. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 8-3-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $62.50 |
| 11/12 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kenta Sugiura | 55kg | 0:51.10 | 3-6-11 | 12 |
| 15.4L | $160.80 |
| 12/12 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 2-10-12 | 3 |
| 87.2L | $115.50 |
| 11/12 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 0:51.00 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $112.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 4-6-12 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $155.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 9-8-10 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $332.20 |

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at this track on April 22 over 820m, 16 len behind Romance Warrior carrying 56kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on May 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind San Miguel with 56kg at $17. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/04/2026 | 120 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 0:49.80 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $8.10 |
| 9/12 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.20 | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $41.30 |
| 4/12 | 04/12/2025 | 41 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:51.60 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 16 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $169.20. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on December 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind Celeritas with 54kg at $217.90. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | 121 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $169.20 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 12 | C2 3 | $12,034.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 0:52.00 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $62.60 |
| 11/11 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $20,630.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 5-10-11 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $73.40 |
| 7/10 | 25/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 1:21.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $87.40 |
| 10/12 | 03/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $21,168.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Oyama Ryutarou | 54kg | 1:33.60 | - | 12 |
| 14.6L | $217.90 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $21,429.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $44.90 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 3rd in a small field at this track on December 11 over 820m, 6 len behind Kokorone with 53kg at $7.60. Went for a break before returning 6th of 8 at this track on May 14 over 820m, 7 len behind A Shin Reel with 55kg at $3.20. Needs more time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/05/2026 | 154 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 0:51.50 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:51.50 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Takanori Nagai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at this track May 15 over 1400m defeating Onigiri carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Toshikun with 56kg at $88.10. Winning chance again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/05/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-3-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 23/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $88.10 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | C2 3 | $9,855.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $9.20 |